Flame Size

Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil. A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy.

Correct flame size is determined by utensil size and material, what you are cooking, and whether or not you are cooking with liquid.

Start most cooking on a high flame, then turn to a lower one to complete the process.

The suggested settings found in the chart below are based on cooking in medium-weight aluminum pans with lids. Settings may vary when using other types of pans.

Flame Size

Type of Cooking

HI

Start most foods; bring water to a boil;

 

pan broiling

 

Continue a rapid boil; fry; deep fat fry

MED

Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces,

 

gravies; steam

 

Keep foods cooking; poach; stew

LOW

Keep warm; melt; simmer

Cooking Utensils

For- best reslrlts und errc~~-gyc.otlser.~~atiorl.choose cooking utensils which have the following characteristics:

1.Pans should haveJut bottoms that make good contact with the entire burner grate.

2.Pan sizes should match the amount of food being cooked.

3.Pans should be tilell-balmwedso that handles do not cause them to tilt.

4.Pans should have tight-fitting lids to hold steam within the pans and re- duce cooking time. Lower heat settings may be used when pans are cov- ered with lids.

5.Pan materials should have good heut c~orldwtiorl. Medium-weight alu- minum gives good results for most cooking. The chart on the following pagegives suggestions for best results when cooking with a variety of pan materials.

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Whirlpool SF365BEXN0 manual Flame Size, Cooking Utensils